Assistant Track Coach

Position Definition

Under the direction of the building Athletic Director, building Principal, and district Athletic Director, the coach provides a comprehensive athletics program in the specified sport to include conducting practices, overseeing games and game strategy, educating and developing athletes, and complying with WIAA policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sport in which the candidate is making application or currently employed in a Certificated, Classified, or hourly Coach position with Vancouver Public Schools
• Recent coaching experience, with K-12 athletes preferred
• Current First Aid and CPR card, or ability to obtain prior to the established start date
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience which demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Experience which demonstrates strong leadership skills

Essential Functions

• Develop and articulate a vision for the program that embraces character development and a positive experience for all athletes
• Recruit student athletes for the coach’s school for participation
• Conduct practices for the team that focus on proper technique and mechanics of the sport
• Attend and supervise athletes at games, and execute game strategy
• Attend yearly Coaches’ Institute training in August
• Teach and demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship with athletes, parents and the school community
• Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions
• Know and adhere to WIAA, league, district, and building rules and policies
• Complete required district and WIAA trainings around sport specific rules and safety
• Maintain and inventory uniforms and equipment
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms and work cooperatively in an effective and positive manner with diverse parties to include staff, students, parents, and community
• Work successfully as a team player and follow the Head Coach/Athletic Director’s program direction
• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Working Conditions

• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Exposure to blood and other body fluids which may contain hazardous and/or infectious agents
• Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds